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Donation box reported stolen from Sikh Temple in Niagara Falls

Donation bin was stolen from the temple's prayer room on September 21
NRPS suspect theft
Imagines of the suspect in the Sept 21 theft from Sikh Temple

NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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On Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021 at approximately 3:40 p.m., 2 District (Niagara Falls) uniform officers, were called to attend the Sikh Temple and Community Centre located at 8405 Lundy's Lane within the City of Niagara Falls in response to a belated theft call.

Investigation revealed that at approximately 10:10 a.m., a male had entered the prayer room of the temple, and stole a locked donation bin. The male then fled the area on foot southbound across the street to the Americana resort parking lot. The male is then observed entering a silver or grey four-door sedan. The vehicle exited the parking lot then headed east on Lundy's Lane toward Kalar.

The male is described as:

  • White
  • Male
  • Tall

Clothing Description:

  • Black "Zoo York" hooded sweater
  • Black baseball hat
  • Black face mask
  • Sunglasses
  • Green/army style cargo shorts
  • Black socks
  • Bright red/orange coloured sandals.

The Niagara Regional Police Service are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at 905-688-4111, ext. 1009667 or email [email protected].

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